11.   The search was hindered by further small avalanches, heavy snowfall and the arrival of darkness, said police spokesman Alois Hafner.

12.   Wladimiroff had argued that the vagueness of the indictment hindered his search for witnesses able to provide alibis for Tadic.

13.   Bad weather and rough seas -- with waves as high as four metres -- are hindering search and rescue operations, he added.

14.   But the meeting called on Iraq to stop hindering searches for nuclear weapons material and cooperate fully with its inspectors.

15.   The UN Security Council on Wednesday called on the Iraqi government to immediately lift restrictions against UN inspectors which have hindered their search for suspected banned weaponry.

16.   These buildings must also be cleared for liquidation but Muraoka said a close police and media watch on cult members had hindered their search for new houses and jobs.